Private Blood Testing in West Berkshire
Blood Testing
Blood testing is a common medical practice that involves the collection and analysis of a patient’s blood sample. This procedure is used to diagnose and monitor a range of health conditions, including infections, cancers, and chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension.
This procedure was performed in the NHS after a Doctor (GP) had decided on the best blood test for you. Recently more and more people have chosen to take a more active approach to their health and are using blood tests as a quick and easy way to find out more information about their health conditions.
Blood Tests & Your Health
Blood testing is an easy way to give you quick results about your health to help you make decisions about the lifestyle you want to live.
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Overall, blood testing is a valuable tool to understand your general health and identify potential health problems early on. With regular blood testing, you can take proactive steps to maintain good health and manage any existing conditions.
How Blood Testing Helps
Blood testing is an easy way to give you quick results about your health and help you make decisions about the lifestyle you want to live.
If you’re wondering why you should have a blood test, there are several reasons why getting your blood drawn can be a smart choice. Firstly, blood tests can help detect medical conditions early on, giving you the opportunity to seek treatment before symptoms develop. Additionally, blood tests can provide insight into your overall health and wellness, including your cholesterol levels, blood sugar levels, and liver and kidney function.
Finally, blood tests can be a valuable tool for preventive care. By monitoring your cholesterol, blood sugar, and other health markers, you can take steps to prevent chronic conditions from developing in the first place.
Health Profile Blood Tests
Premier General Health Profile – £99
What can I expect from the Premier General Health Profile?
This profile is a comprehensive check of your liver & kidney function, your muscle & bone health, gout, iron levels, diabetes (HbA1c), your full cholesterol profile, and full blood count.
This detailed profile provides an excellent baseline health check. It helps you to proactively manage your health and identify/monitor many underlying or pre-existing conditions throughout your body.
What is tested?
Urea & Electrolytes: Urea, Creatinine,
eGFR
Liver Function Tests: ALP, ALT, AST,
GGT, Total Protein, Globulin, Albumin,
Bilirubin
Bone Profile: Phosphate, Calcium,
Uric Acid
Muscle Enzymes: CK, LDH
Cholesterol Profile: Total Cholesterol, HDL, LDL, HDL Percentage, Non-
HDL Cholesterol, Total:HDL Ratio, Triglycerides
Iron Study: Iron, UIBC/TIBC,
Transferrin Saturation, HbA1c, FBC+5-part differential
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Well Man Premier Plus Profile – £159
What can I expect from the Well Man Premier Plus Profile?
This blood test is our most comprehensive wellness profile for men and is designed to give you the most information about your current health and any potential risks for future health and longevity.
It includes a full blood count, an analysis of kidney and liver function, bone and muscle health, a full cholesterol profile, and iron studies. Additionally, a diabetes check, thyroid function tests, hsCRP, a vitamin profile, and testosterone are all included.
What is tested?
Urea & Electrolytes: Urea, Creatinine, eGFR
Liver Function Tests: ALP, ALT, AST, GGT, Total Protein, Globulin, Albumin, Bilirubin
Bone Profile: Phosphate, Calcium, Uric Acid
Muscle Enzymes: CK, LDH
Cholesterol Profile: Total Cholesterol, HDL, LDL, HDL Percentage, Non-HDL Cholesterol, Total:HDL Ratio, Triglycerides
Iron Study: Iron, UIBC/TIBC, Transferrin Saturation, HbA1c, FBC+5-part differential, Ferritin
hsCRP
Vit D
Vit B12
Folate
Testosterone
Well Woman Premier Plus Profile – £159
What can I expect from Well Woman Premier Plus Profile?
This blood test is our most comprehensive wellness profile for women and is designed to give you the most information about your general health risks and current wellness.
It includes a full blood count and analysis of kidney and liver function, bone and muscle health, a full cholesterol profile, and iron studies. Additionally, a diabetes check, thyroid function tests, hsCRP, a vitamin profile, and a female hormones profile are all included.
What is tested?
Urea & Electrolytes: Urea, Creatinine, eGFR
Liver Function Tests: ALP, ALT, AST, GGT, Total Protein, Globulin, Albumin, Bilirubin
Bone Profile: Phosphate, Calcium, Uric Acid
Muscle Enzymes: CK, LDH
Cholesterol Profile: Total Cholesterol, HDL, LDL, HDL Percentage, Non- HDL Cholesterol, Total:HDL Ratio,Triglycerides
Iron Study: Iron, UIBC/TIBC, Transferrin Saturation, HbA1c, FBC+5-part differential, Ferritin
hsCRP
Vit D
Vit B12
Folate
FSH
LH
Oestradiol
Sports Blood Tests
Sports Fitness Profile – £119
What can I expect from Sports Fitness Profile?
An essential profile for anyone wanting to check their fitness – either before starting a programme, or to monitor progress during one.
Full blood count, liver, kidneys, cholesterol, iron status, ferritin, CRP, vitamins D & B12, and testosterone are all analysed to identify if there is anything likely to stop you from being your best.
Not suitable for anyone under the age of 16.
What is tested?
Kidney Function: Urea, Creatinine, eGFR
Liver Function Tests: ALP, ALT, AST, GGT, Total Protein, Globulin, Albumin, Bilirubin
Bone: Calcium, Uric Acid, CK
Cholesterol Profile: Total Cholesterol, HDL, LDL, HDL Percentage, Non-HDL Cholesterol, Total:HDL Ratio, Triglycerides
Iron Study: Iron, UIBC/TIBC, Transferrin Saturation, FBC+5-part differential, Ferritin
hsCRP
Vitamin D
Vitamin B12
Testosterone
Sports Hormone Profile – £189
What can I expect from Sports Hormone Profile?
Check the full range of hormones that affect, or are affected by, your fitness and sports activities.
It includes liver and thyroid function along with testosterone, SHBG, DHEAS, LH, FSH, oestradiol and prolactin.
It identifies any deficiencies or changes from fitness activity or from supplements.
Not suitable for anyone under the age of 16.
What is tested?
Liver Function Tests
Thyroid Function: FT4, TSH
Testosterone
Free Testosterone
DHEA-sulphate
SHBG
FSH
LH
Oestradiol
Prolactin
Vitamin And Allergy Blood Tests
Vitamin Profile – £119
What can I expect from Vitamin Profile?
This profile is to check your Vitamin D, Vitamin B12 and Folate levels. Vitamins are a group of substances that our bodies need for normal cell function, growth and development.
What is tested?
Vitamin D
Vitamin B12
Folate
Comprehensive Vitamin Screen – £642
What can I expect from the Comprehensive Vitamin Screen?
What is tested?
Vitamin A (Retinol) Beta Carotene
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
Vitamin B2 (Ribofavin)
Vitamin B3 (Nicotinamide)
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
Vitamin B9 (Red Cell Folate)
Vitamin B12 (Active)
Vitamin C (frozen)
Vitamin D (25-OH)
Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol)
Allergy Profile – £119
What can I expect from Allergy Profile?
This profile is to check your Vitamin D, Vitamin B12 and Folate levels. Vitamins are a group of substances that our bodies need for normal cell function, growth and development.
What is tested?
Vitamin D
Vitamin B12
Folate
Male Hormone Blood Tests
Male Hormone Profile – £139
What can I expect from Male Hormone Profile?
Analysis of all the hormones that are vital for men’s physical, sexual, and mental health and wellness.
These hormones which all diminish rapidly from middle age, include testosterone, free testosterone, DHEAS, SHBG, FSH, LH, oestradiol, prolactin, and free androgen index.
This test is for every man, whether taking hormone treatments or not.
What is tested?
FSH
LH
Testosterone, Free Testosterone
FAI
Prolactin
SHBG
Erectile Dysfunction Impotence Profile – £169
What can I expect from Erectile Dysfunction Impotence Profile?
This comprehensive, targeted profile checks for a range of male hormones, diabetes, cholesterol, and PSA – all of which need to be analysed in any man with impotence problems so that any physical causes can be excluded.
This test is also available as part of our more comprehensive Erectile Dysfunction Package
What is tested?
Cholesterol profile: Total Cholesterol, HDL, LDL, HDL Percentage, Non- HDL Cholesterol, Total:HDL Ratio
Triglycerides
Albumin
Glucose
HbA1C
SHBG
Total Testosterone, Free Testosterone
Prolactin
TSH
Total PSA
Testosterone Plus Profile – £59
What can I expect from Testosterone Plus Profile?
Analyse both your Total and Free (available) Testosterone levels to get a fully comprehensive insight into your testosterone levels.
In males and females, testosterone plays a vital role in libido, fertility, muscle, bone mass, and hair loss, and can also play an important role in mental health and wellbeing. It is essential to monitor your levels if you are taking testosterone supplements.
What is tested?
Testosterone
Free Testosterone
Albumin
SHBG
Prostate Profile Test – £89
What can I expect from The Prostate Profile Test?
Analyse the levels of prostate-specific antigen (PSA), free prostate-specific antigen, and the ratio between them as one way to check the health of your prostate.
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. Although no diagnosis can be made from PSA testing alone, abnormal results need to be further investigated.
The Prostate Profile (Total & Free PSA) test is a blood test that measures the levels of two substances in your blood called prostate-specific antigens (PSA). PSA is produced by the prostate gland, which is a small organ in men located below the bladder.
This test has commonly been used to help detect prostate cancer. It is also very useful to monitor known prostate cancer cases.
This test measures two types of PSA: total PSA and free PSA. Total PSA refers to the overall amount of PSA in your blood, while free PSA refers to the amount of PSA that is not bound to other proteins. By comparing the levels of total and free PSA, doctors can get a better understanding of the likelihood of prostate cancer.
High PSA levels can be caused by ejaculating and other conditions, such as a benignly enlarged prostate or inflammation of the prostate.
You need to wait 48 hours after ejaculation before testing to avoid getting a high level due to this.
It is important to remember that this test is not very reliable. It does help with identifying cases of prostate cancer – and this is particularly true when men test themselves regularly and see increases over time, however, there are many times when a high level is investigated and no cancer is found, and other times when cancer is present with a normal PSA level.
Therefore, this test is not a definitive diagnosis for prostate cancer, but rather a tool to help doctors assess the risk and determine if further testing or monitoring is necessary.
It is often recommended for men over the age of 50 or those with a family history of prostate cancer to have a PSA done regularly and check for any changes in levels.
A PSA test (and a visit to a doctor) will be recommended If you have any symptoms of prostate problems such as:
- Frequent urge to urinate.
- Need to get up many times during the night to urinate.
- Blood in urine or semen.
- Pain or burning urination.
Painful ejaculation. - Frequent pain or stiffness in the lower back, hips, pelvic or rectal area, or upper thighs.
- Dribbling of urine.
You may also want to consider our comprehensive Prostate Test Package.
What is tested?
Free Prostate Specific Antigen
Free Total PSA Ratio
Prostate Specific Antigen
Menopause Blood Tests
Female Hormones Profile £99
What can I expect from Female Hormones Profile?
This profile is specifically tailored to analyse hormones related to fertility, menopause, and period problems. It can be used to diagnose problems or to monitor hormone replacement medications.
Including oestradiol, luteinising hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone, and prolactin.
This may be the first step towards working with your body’s natural changes with our Menopause Clinic
What is tested?
FSH
LH
Oestradiol
Prolactin
Including oestradiol, luteinising hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone, and prolactin.
Menopause Hormones Profile – £99
What can I expect from Menopause Hormones Profile?
Confirm if you are in menopause with this targeted profile including Oestradiol, Luteinising Hormone, and Follicle Stimulating Hormone. Included is Thyroid Stimulating Hormone in case it is thyroid problems mimicking menopause symptoms.
While symptoms at a certain age may very strongly indicate the diagnosis, it is better to know for sure with a blood test.
What is tested?
FSH
LH
Oestradiol
TSH
HRT Profile – £99
What can I expect from HRT Profile?
This test includes FSH, Oestradiol, and Progesterone and is a useful test if you are taking HRT and want detailed information about your hormone levels.
What is tested?
FSH
Oestradiol
Progesterone
HRT Profile Plus – £189
What can I expect from HRT Profile Plus?
This test includes Cholesterol Profile, Glucose, FSH, Oestradiol, and Thyroid Function: Free T4, TSH, and is a useful test if you are taking HRT and want detailed information about your hormone levels along with other health markers.
What is tested?
Cholesterol Profile
Glucose
FSH
Oestradiol
Thyroid Function: Free T4, TSH
Fertility and Pregnancy Blood Tests
Beta-HCG (Quantitative) – £49
What can I expect from Beta-HCG Blood Test?
The presence of the hormone Beta-HCG is used to confirm pregnancy and the quantitative levels of this hormone in your blood can be used to determine the gestational age of your foetus.
The test checks for a hormone called human chorionic gonadotrophin (HCG). This is produced in the placenta around 6 days after an egg is fertilised and can be detected in both blood and urine.
What is tested?
Beta HCG (Quantitative)
Antimullerian Hormone (AMH Plus) – £109
What can I expect from Antimullerian Hormone (AMH Plus) Blood Test?
Anti-Müllerian Hormone is a reproductive hormone that is produced by girls in puberty and early adulthood. It is produced by developing follicles in the ovaries.
AMH levels can provide an estimate of a woman’s ovarian reserve, which refers to the number and quality of eggs she has remaining in her ovaries.
This information can help women and their healthcare providers understand their fertility potential. It can be used to help plan for fertility treatments to predict menopause timing and monitor ovarian aging over time with repeat testing.
It’s important to note that while AMH testing can provide valuable information about ovarian reserve, it is just one piece of the fertility puzzle. Other factors, such as a woman’s age and overall health, also play a significant role in determining fertility and reproductive potential. A healthcare provider can interpret AMH test results in the context of an individual’s unique circumstances and provide guidance on fertility options and family planning.
What is tested?
The level of AMH in your blood.
Progesterone – £49
What Can I Expect From The Progesterone Blood Test?
Progesterone plays an important role in preparing a female body for pregnancy. This test can help to assess if a woman is ovulating normally and should be done on day 21 into a cycle.
What is tested?
Progesterone
Thyroid Blood Tests
Thyroid Full Profile – £149
What can I expect from Thyroid Full Profile?
Fully analyse the function of your thyroid gland including checking for the commonest causes of thyroid dysfunction.
Thyroid problems are common and can cause significant health problems. A blood test is the only way to find out.
This test includes TSH, FT3, FT4, and Thyroglobulin and Thyroid Peroxidase antibodies.
You may also want to consider our GP Thyroid Consultation to talk to a medical expert about your symptoms.
What is tested?
Free T4
Free T3
TSH
Antithyroglobulin Antibodies
Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies
Thyroid Function – Diagnosis and Monitoring – £69
What can I expect from Thyroid Function - Diagnosis and Monitoring Profile?
Analyse the function of your thyroid gland.
Check your levels of Thyroid Stimulating Hormone and Free T4.
Low thyroid affects over 2% of our population and over 13% of women over 60 causing fatigue, weight gain, thinning hair, and depression.
It is notoriously difficult to diagnose thyroid problems without a blood test.
You can book in to speak to a medical expert about Thyroid symptoms as part of our GP Thyroid Consultation service.
What is tested?
Free T4
Free T3
TSH
Frequently Asked Questions About Blood Tests
Our Blood Test Clinicians
Jo Clarke (She/Her)
Phlebotomist
I have been performing Phlebotomy for adults and children since 2001.
I have worked in various Hospital and Clinical settings for the NHS and Private sector. Currently, I offer Phlebotomy Services, Well Person Checks and Electrocardiograms at Total Health West Berkshire
My weekends are filled with spending time with my husband, 2 children and 3 year old grandson, and hopefully once a year sitting on a sandy beach somewhere very hot.